The Works of the Reverend and Learned Isaac Watts, D. D. Containing, besides his Sermons, and Essays on miscellaneous subjects, several additional pieces, Selected from his Manuscripts by the Rev. Dr. Jennings, and the Rev. Dr. Doddridge, in 1753: to which are prefixed, memoirs of the life of the author, compiled by the Rev. George Burder. In six volumes |
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SONG 18. Against scoffing and calling Names.
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Our tongues were made to bless the Lord,And not speak ill of men;
When others give a railing word,
We must not rail again.
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Cross words and angry names requireTo be chastis'd at school;
And he's in danger of hell-fire
That calls his brother fool.
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But lips that dare be so profane,To mock and jeer and scoff,
At holy things or holy men,
The Lord shall cut them off.
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When children in their wanton playServ'd old Elisha so;
And bid the prophet go his way,
‘Go up, thou bald-head, go:’
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God quickly stop'd their wicked breath,And sent two raging bears,
That tore them limb from limb to death,
With blood, and groans, and tears.
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Great God, how terrible art thouTo sinners e'er so young;
Grant me thy grace, and teach me how
To tame and rule my tongue.
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